ian dickson

Business Coach Hampshire for SME Business Owners

You're busy. You're capable. So why does your business feel stuck?

You're stuck in the day-to-day. I'll show you what's actually wrong, what needs to change, and how to move forward. Over 20 years helping businesses to get clear and get moving.

What's holding you back?

Book your FREE Clarity Call

Book a free 30-minute Business Clarity Call.
No pitch. No pressure. Just a straight conversation about what's actually going on in your business.
As a Business Coach Hampshire, I work with SME owners who feel stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next.

Business Coach UK for Better Decisions, Faster Progress

Business Coach Hampshire - For business owners and leaders who want clarity, momentum, and confident action.

Business Coaching 1:2:1

You’re capable. You’re busy. But decisions feel heavier than they should. This is private, 1:2:1 business coach UK for owners who need space to think, challenge their thinking, and move forward with confidence. No hype. No templates. Just clear, practical support.

1:2:1 Business Coaching

If you’re stuck between options, carrying too much on your own, or second-guessing key decisions — this is where clarity starts. We begin with a short conversation to understand your situation and decide whether coaching is right for you.

Book a Business Coaching Clarity Call

Group Business Coaching

You don’t need more ideas. You need perspective, challenge, and follow-through. Group coaching is for business owners who work best with others, structured sessions that cut through noise and keep decisions moving. Practical. Focused. Accountable.

Group Coaching Sessions

If you value challenge, structure, and learning alongside other serious business owners, group coaching creates momentum without losing focus. We start with a short conversation to confirm whether this is the right fit for you.

Explore Group Business Coaching

Leadership Training Coaching

When a business grows, leadership gaps show up fast. This is practical leadership training for owners and teams who need consistency, confidence, and better decision-making under pressure — not theory or motivational noise. Grounded. Practical. Immediately applicable.

Leadership Training Coaching

If performance, communication, or accountability are being limited by leadership capability, this is where improvement starts. We begin with a short conversation to understand your context and determine the right leadership support.

Find out more about Leadership Training

satisfied delegates

1 +

COUNTRIES

Happy 1:2:1 clients

1 +

years experience

1 +

Testimonials

What the clients say..

      EXCELLENT  
   Based on 19 reviews 
    
 
 
 
   
 
 
       Posted on Google  
   
   Steven J Phyall 
 5 May 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve known Ian for over 10 years and have seen first hand the impact he’s had on a number of people and businesses he works with. His straight talking, no-nonsense approach really stands out, and he’s always easy to deal with. Above all, he’s a genuinely good person to sit and speak to.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Shaun Ryan 
 24 April 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I started my own business in 2002, I was pretty clueless but had a strong work ethic and plenty of ideas. I first spoke to Ian in 2006 when he called me on a Tuesday evening at 6:30pm, to introduce himself. I agreed to meet him in person with a view to starting business coaching. At our first meeting I mentioned it was strange that he called me so late in the day,  his response was… “if somebody picks up at 6:30 in the evening,  it's probably the business owner and if they are there at that time of day, they probably need my help”. He was right! I set to work with Ian in 2006 building a growth plan, which he kept me accountable to, first weekly and then monthly as I got into my stride. As the economic downturn of 2008 occurred, I saw competitors sliding backwards,  as we grew from strength to strength, simply by following the plans we had built and applying the strategies that we had learned from Ian. Ian was fundamental in pushing me outside of my comfort zone and helping me grow, and in-turn, helped the company to grow from a repetitive £500,000 per year, to an £8 million per year turnover business. At the time of selling a majority stake in my company, I just wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to Ian and tell anyone reading, if you are looking for a rock solid business coach, who can make a real difference, look no further!
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Jane Rudd 
 4 October 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have known Ian for over 20 years now and found my time working with him invaluable.  It can be a lonely place running your own business, who do you trust?  everyone has their own agenda.  Your time with Ian is a really safe space to test out ideas and problem solve issues that are bugging you.  You cant help but leave your session recharged and motivated to move things along with a sense of relief that you’re on the right track, despite your own negativity creeping in.  Invest in yourself spending time with Ian; he always finds a way to help you find a solution no matter what the problem and if you need a quick kick start to marketing your will come away with your hand aching from note taking ideas to try.  Ian is a well known motivational speaker and each session you have with him is your own motivational bubble; he has this golden energy around him and you cant help but walk away with a little bit of it.  His time is quickly filled, so if  he has a space, grab it quickly.  Having closed my business now, the one thing I miss most is my time with Ian.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Carl Willcock 
 9 August 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've known Ian since 2018 and attended his really good Big 100 events in Portsmouth and Southampton a few times, as well as being part of his mastermind group coaching for a year. Since September 2023, I've been on 1-2-1 monthly coaching with Ian and wow, what a difference he has made. With Ian's knowledge and years of experience, he has helped me to ramp up my marketing efforts resulting in a significant increase in new clients and monthly recurring sales in 2024. The key thing he helps is being a sounding board for ideas and holding me to account, so I can continue to grow and stay on track! I'm so impressed that I've now signed-up to start 2-weekly coaching with Ian, as I can see how much I've achieved on monthly coaching, and have big plans for the next 2 years. I'd highly recommend Ian to any business that needs help to grow, maintain focus on key activities, as well as identify new income stream opportunities. Carl, Founder at Goverseth Accountants, Bristol
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Deborah Weatherell 
 26 July 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ian is a hugely talented business coach who has personally worked with me and my business for over a year now.  Inspirational and motivational, I simply couldn't recommend his services more highly. We consider him an integral part of our leadership team!
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Nathan Mcqueen 
 25 July 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ian has been a great mentor and coach for the past two years. With his help and guidance I have moved from being an employee to giving me the confidence to launch my own business. Ian takes the time to understand you, its not a one size fits all solution. I cant recommend Ian enough!
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Carla Hutchison 
 19 July 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you run a business any business, Coach can help increase not only your turnover but your profits too.  If you get the chance to work with him jump at it.  I've learnt more from Coach's free content than I have from any other coach even ones I've paid thousands of pounds to work with. Coach understands life and business. Visit his website, read his content, go to his events. Work with him one to one, just consume him. Your business will increase and improve with very little action. Be warned that he will make you put in the work, it will be so worth it. One of Coach's free tips allowed us to raise our prices by 20% without any complaints from our customers. Highly recommended.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Diane Newsham 
 12 July 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ian coached us in our business for over 9 years. Showed us ways of achieving our goals. Very patient, understanding and thinks out of the box! He uses easy to understand ways of helping your business grow. Couldn't have done it without him.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Kirsty Bull 
 11 July 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend Ian enough! He helped me to track my figures, achieve my targets and supported me through every step. He helped me take my business to the next level and to make my personal goals come true. It’s like having your own business cheerleader! You won’t be disappointed.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Lee Whitfield 
 11 July 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have heard Ian speak a few times now and I always come away with new insights and valuable advice. He has such a grounding presence you just feel safe in his company!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I started my own business in 2002, I was pretty clueless but had a strong work ethic and plenty of ideas. I set to work with Ian in 2006 building a growth plan, which he kept me accountable to, first weekly and then monthly as I got into my stride. As the economic downturn of 2008 occurred, I saw competitors sliding backwards, as we grew from strength to strength, simply by following the plans we had built and applying the strategies that we had learned from Ian. Ian was fundamental in pushing me outside of my comfort zone and helping me grow, and in-turn, helped the company to grow from a repetitive £500,000 per year, to an £8 million per year turnover business. I just wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to Ian and tell anyone reading, if you are looking for a rock solid business coach, who can make a real difference, look no further!

Shaun Ryan

Business Owner 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

As a business owner, it is often difficult to find 'like minded people', let alone someone with as much passion to assist your business, as if it was their own. 4 years ago, lan Dickson began coaching me to help me during a difficult time, and to plan how I could grow my business. lan's passion, commitment and superb coaching skills have enable me not only to get my business back on track, but to move it forward in a controlled and effective way. Having seen the benefits first hand, lan helped me to set up a monthly business coaching event for my clients. lan Dickson is the best out there...I would thoroughly recommend him.

Denise Lloyd

Business Owner 2018

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

So I started working with lan around 6 months ago and the change I can see in me and also those around me has been is remarkable. Through his coaching. Ian has brought real value to me and my business and we are focused on growth, profit and the future and importantly for me, enjoyment of being a business owner and the opportunities it can bring. My new found enthusiasm for business and life is a direct result of working with lan. I would happily recommend working with Ian to anyone who has a desire to improve their business and personal life, anyone who wants to experience a paradigm shift.

Graham Lycett

Business Owner 2013

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Your business needs lan. Strategy, Sales, Marketing, Training, Personnel and Recruitment are all activities that lan can help you with. His upbeat, calm, persistent attitude helps you target areas to improve, so that every time you go into a meeting with him you have achieved something. Clarity, patience, enthusiasm and a box of tools and tricks are what lan helps you with, but what really matters is his ability to help you focus, drill down on and review what it is that is going on daily in your business, that is what enables you to drive your business forward. As a business owner you gain a dedicated mentor who gives you the skills to achieve your dreams. Awesome. Of course I am biased I have an lan, trust me you need one too.

Jan Alvino

Business Owner 2020

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

lan Dickson is quite simply the best thing ever to have happened in my business life. He has taught me to love my figures - but in a way that means I can run my whole business better and in a fun way but structured way (ie not getting bogged down). I have revised my systems to work better and I am moving forward rapidly.

Kate Cook

Harley Street Nutrionist 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

If I could patent lan Dickson as a product, reproduce him and sell him as a widget then I would be a very rich lady, living off my yacht not far from a beautiful remote island. The next best thing is to do what I did at the beginning of this year. I chose to buy a tiny piece of him and waited to see what would happen to both me and my business...

Coralie Todd

Business Owner 2021

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ian's coaching has given me a better understanding of my business and how to get the best from my people. We have developed strategies that empower people and make the business work harder than the individuals. Ian has also delivered coaching to other individuals and groups in the team, inspiring them and giving them focus in their own professional development. His ongoing support, wisdom and care is invaluable and I am grateful to him for giving me the confidence to enjoy my role again!

Jackie Warren

CEO Growing Places 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I worked with Ian Dickson in several capacities throughout a 6 year period, and have seen him present to audiences up to several hundred people on business building issues and sales improvement. I saw him present to audiences in both Las Vegas and San Diego to great feedback. Most recently, I had invited Ian to speak to several of my clients in San Diego about Leadership, Team building and motivational issues. Both my clients and myself were impressed with his professionalism, enthusiasm, and audience control.

Joerg Sieber

Business Owner and Coach 2007

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ian is a fantastic sounding board, he gives great advice on any problems that you have, and he has some wonderful ideas, which I then have to get passed my MD! He has helped us to instigate fortnightly team meeting, which helps our small team to be very vocal, in a positive way. We all like him so much he even came to our Christmas party.

Marie Chivers

Manager - Anglepoise 2014

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ian has made a huge difference to how we conduct our business on a daily basis. We have improved the productivity in the office and streamlined our structures and procedures to make sure we maximise every opportunity. We were certainly cynical at first but as time has progressed our opinion has changed and we truly believe that lan and the skills he possesses in general is a huge asset to our business and we would thoroughly recommend his services to anyone.

Andy Peters

Business Owner TFA 2019

Phone - Zoom Remote

1:2:1 Business Coaching

£325/per month

These can be taken when you need them

Weekly, bi-monthly or monthly. (Most popular)

Sessions are delivered remotely via Zoom, telephone, or Skype.

Sessions last up to 90 minutes. Comprehensive feedback email is provided after EVERY session.

Workshops, seminars and other events are discounted and offered early.

PERFECT for clients WORLDWIDE

Show

Find Out More

Face to Face Coaching

1:2:1 Business Coaching

£395/per month

Weekly - Fortnightly - Monthly. Face to Face

Perfect for Businesses in the Hampshire region.

Sessions are normally face to face, but can remote via Zoom, Telephone, Skype.if preferred.

Sessions last up to two hours Comprehensive feedback email is provided after EVERY session.

Workshops, seminars and other events are discounted and offered early.

IDEAL for the smaller businesses or start-ups

Show

Find Out More

The Business Booster!

THREE 1:2:1 Sessions

£800/ total price

Total of THREE 1:2:1 Business Coaching sessions.

Taken when you want. Face to Face or Remote.

Sessions are face to face or remote via Zoom, telephone.

Sessions last up to two hours Comprehensive feedback email is provided after EVERY session.

Workshops, seminars and other events are discounted and offered early.

NORMALLY LIMITED to one Business Booster per client.

Show

Find Out More

Group Coaching Sessions

Coaching/Training

£150/per delegate

Full and half day training is available (10+ Delegates).

Fun packed, content rich, interactive training day.

A minimum of 10 paying delegates are normally required. (Negotiable)

All training books, materials, slides and printed content is supplied.

The venue and catering costs will (normally) be covered by the attending delegates or the training organiser.

We have a HUGE range of training content available.

Show

Find Out More

IT STARTS FOR FREE!

Still not sure if coaching support is right for you?

Start For Free

GET IN TOUCH TODAY!

This is not generic advice — it’s business coaching UK designed to give you clarity, direction and momentum. That’s exactly why I offer a COMPLETELY FREE exploration call. No commitment. No obligation. Just clarity. Ready to work with the leading Business Coach Hampshire has to offer? Contact Ian Dickson today for your initial consultation.

Business Coach Hampshire & Leadership Support: Locally Based, Globally Connected

If you’re looking for a Business Coach Hampshire who understands the pressure of running an SME, this is where things start to change.

Ian Dickson provides high-impact 1-2-1 business coaching tailored for established owners who are ready to scale. While Ian offers face-to-face coaching across Hampshire—supporting clients in Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton, and Winchester—his reach is borderless. Through virtual coaching, Ian partners with ambitious business leaders and CEOs throughout the UK and internationally, delivering the same level of clarity and strategic results regardless of geography. Whether you’re looking for a business mentor in Fareham or executive support in London or abroad, the focus remains the same: putting the owner back in the pilot’s seat.

If you are looking for a results-driven Business Coach Hampshire business owners trust, you’ve come to the right place. My mission as a leading Business Coach Hampshire is to provide the clarity and proven strategies you need to scale your SME and regain your freedom.